SELF CENTERING CENTER PUNCH 5/16 -

The 38R04-1 Self-Centering Center Punch with a 5/16" tip offers automotive and industrial professionals a precise and efficient solution for creating accurate starting points. Its integrated spring-loaded mechanism ensures consistent, repeatable marks, enhancing setup speed and reducing potential rework on critical tasks across various materials. This tool is engineered for dependable, professional-grade performance.

Key Features

• Self-Centering 5/16" Tip: Designed to automatically locate the center of screw holes, slots, and dimples, this feature effectively prevents drill bit walk on diverse materials including metal, plastics, and wood, ensuring accuracy on vehicle components and industrial assemblies.
• Hammerless, Spring-Loaded Impact: An internal mechanism delivers consistent force up to 3,500 lb with a simple press, enabling efficient one-handed operation in confined work areas such as engine bays, under dashboards, or within machinery.
• Hardened Steel Construction: Built with a robust, hardened steel center pin, this tool offers extended service life and durability when working with sheet metal, mounting brackets, and other common shop materials, reflecting professional-grade quality.
• Consistent, Repeatable Marks: Produces uniform indentations, significantly enhancing drilling accuracy for pilot holes, rivet locations, and precise fastener layouts in both automotive repair and fabrication settings.

Applications

The 38R04-1 is well-suited for marking pilot holes during the installation of brackets, clamps, and accessories on vehicle frames, body panels, and under-hood components. It assists with hinge and latch alignment, accurately transferring patterns to replacement panels, and layout work for jigs and fixtures. This tool is valuable in automotive repair, fleet maintenance, fabrication, and general industrial settings where accurate, centered starts are essential for quality workmanship.

Specifications

• Model Number: 38R04-1
• Punch Tip Size: 5/16"
• Weight: 2 lb
• Impact Force: Up to 3,500 lb